Just let go of my precious 2001 Rav 4, and since we have Sequoia for hauling and trips the Prius C was the perfect choice. I think of it as our modernized Austin Healy Bugeye Sprite... small, nimble, perfect for running errands around town. We got a good deal on a 2014 with only 16k miles on it. I actually got this particular one because it was a bit older model having no touch screen, a familiarly placed shifter and hand brake (old habits are hard to break). I've been grateful for the help I've received over the years on forums dedicated to the Rav, the Sequoia, and our old Previa. The generosity of fellow enthusiasts to share their experience is much appreciated. I look forward to hopefully being able to contribute to the brain trust over time... but for now... Thanks in Advance